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La Storia Infinita, Six Contemporary Decorated Coffee Cups with Plates
La Storia Infinita, Six Contemporary Decorated Coffee Cups with Plates

La Storia Infinita, Six Contemporary Decorated Coffee Cups with Plates

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

From the encounter between the historical archives of the Duomo di Milano and the imagery of Grand Tour by Vito Nesta, this unique collections of porcelains and fabrics were born. “L...

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2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Arita/Chinese Jingdezhen Saucer Dish and Cup Kakiemon
Antique Japanese Arita/Chinese Jingdezhen Saucer Dish and Cup Kakiemon

Antique Japanese Arita/Chinese Jingdezhen Saucer Dish and Cup Kakiemon

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very combination of two porcelain pieces; Edo period, kakiemon figural garden scene Qing period, Kangxi, Couple with a parasol in garden. Additional information: Material: Porcela...

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Design Nadia Pasquer Ceramic Tea Pot or Pitcher La Borne circa 1970
20th Century Design Nadia Pasquer Ceramic Tea Pot or Pitcher La Borne circa 1970

20th Century Design Nadia Pasquer Ceramic Tea Pot or Pitcher La Borne circa 1970

By Nadia Pasquer

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Nadia Pasquer 20th century ceramic tea pot or pitcher by Nadia Pasquer Original perfect condition Brown ceramic woodfiring colors effects Signed at the base NP Measure...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Teapot Timo Sarpaneva Rosenthal Suomi
Teapot Timo Sarpaneva Rosenthal Suomi

Teapot Timo Sarpaneva Rosenthal Suomi

By Timo Sarpaneva, Rosenthal

Located in MAASTRICHT, LI

Product description: This teapot, desinged by the renowned Timo Sarpaneva in 1974 shows exactly what functional design is all about. The whole Suomi series, inspired in form by smoo...

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1970s Finnish Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Dragon Trainer Teapot, Handmade in Italy, Luxury Handcrafted, 2021
Dragon Trainer Teapot, Handmade in Italy, Luxury Handcrafted, 2021

Dragon Trainer Teapot, Handmade in Italy, Luxury Handcrafted, 2021

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

Our artisan's pieces are a dream come true, as in Disney's Alice in Wonderland. Ceramic tea service are completely hand-crafted and painted with love and care. Sometimes we all just need to have a little stress relief. We want to escape the ordinary days, made of work and pain. Give yourself a little gift with those fabolous creations full of poetry and fairytales. Our artist models every single detail with patience and love, to bring us back in a world made of dreams and feelings. The collection recalls Alice in wonderland and Cinderella, taking us to a trip in our childhood, a world that lives silently inside, giving us the strength to always believe...

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2010s Italian Baroque Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 6 Arita Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Chocolate Cup / Tea Bowl Japan
Set of 6 Arita Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Chocolate Cup / Tea Bowl Japan

Set of 6 Arita Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Chocolate Cup / Tea Bowl Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very nice edo period examples in nice condition, 17/18th century. With lovely Red, Gold and black/brown decoration of flowers. Unmarked. Additional information: Material: Porcelain ...

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17th Century Japanese Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

19th C Spongeware Teapot
19th C Spongeware Teapot

19th C Spongeware Teapot

$716Sale Price|20% Off

19th C Spongeware Teapot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful 19th C spongeware pottery teapot. Scallop edges on top and bottom.

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Early 20th Century American Country Tea Sets

Materials

Pottery

Stig Lindberg Ceramic Teapot, Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Design Gustavsberg
Stig Lindberg Ceramic Teapot, Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Design Gustavsberg

Stig Lindberg Ceramic Teapot, Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Design Gustavsberg

By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

A lovely pot in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg in the 1960s. The decor is painted by Karin Gustavsson who were one of the painters at Gustavsbergs factory. The pot ...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Faience

18th Century, English Mahogany Tea Caddy
18th Century, English Mahogany Tea Caddy

18th Century, English Mahogany Tea Caddy

Located in San Francisco, CA

English egg shaped carved mahogany tea caddy, circa 1790.

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Late 18th Century British Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Handcrafted Ceramic Teapot
Vintage Handcrafted Ceramic Teapot

Vintage Handcrafted Ceramic Teapot

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Beautifully handcrafted in the spirit of mid-century studio pottery, this vintage stoneware teapot embodies the timeless appeal of functional ceramic art. Its rounded body, elegantly...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stoneware

Danish Alabaster and Silver Spoon Vase by Christian F. Heise 1904-1932
Danish Alabaster and Silver Spoon Vase by Christian F. Heise 1904-1932

Danish Alabaster and Silver Spoon Vase by Christian F. Heise 1904-1932

By Christian F. Heise

Located in Delft, NL

Danish Alabaster and silver spoon vase by Christian F. Heise 1904-1932 Danish alabaster spoon vase for tea spoons, but also useful for other objects as for example pencils or past...

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Early 20th Century Danish Tea Sets

Materials

Alabaster, Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Style Sterling Silver Three-Piece Tea Service
Antique Art Nouveau Style Sterling Silver Three-Piece Tea Service

Antique Art Nouveau Style Sterling Silver Three-Piece Tea Service

By Herbert Edward Barker & Frank Ernest Barker 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver three-piece tea service in the Art Nouveau style; an addition to our antique teaware collection. This fine antique G...

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1910s English Art Nouveau Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hallmark English George I Style Silver Plated 3 Pieces Tea Set Bakelite Handles
Hallmark English George I Style Silver Plated 3 Pieces Tea Set Bakelite Handles

Hallmark English George I Style Silver Plated 3 Pieces Tea Set Bakelite Handles

By Sheffield

Located in Miami, FL

Circa 1930s, this silver service was made in England. All piece are signed with hallmarks. Features George I Style detailing. Bakelite Top and Handle to the Tea Pot. All pieces are...

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Mid-20th Century English George I Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-20th Century Handcrafted Moroccan Silver Plated Tea Pot
Mid-20th Century Handcrafted Moroccan Silver Plated Tea Pot

Mid-20th Century Handcrafted Moroccan Silver Plated Tea Pot

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Classic aged Moroccan silver plated tea pot. Handcrafted in Morocco. Our gently vintage Moroccan teapots come from the older areas of the brass market of Marrakesh and though not ant...

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tea Sets

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Art Deco Silver Plated Roux Marquiand Tea Set Attributed
Art Deco Silver Plated Roux Marquiand Tea Set Attributed

Art Deco Silver Plated Roux Marquiand Tea Set Attributed

Located in Lugo, IT

Tea service attributed to French manufacture Roux Marquiand, 1920/25. Tray, milk jug, sugar bowl and teapot. Tray size 60 by 36 cm Highest element 18 cm lowest 10 cm Condition as see...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

Noritake - Cup & Saucer (x2)
Noritake - Cup & Saucer (x2)

Noritake - Cup & Saucer (x2)

By Noritake

Located in MAASTRICHT, LI

Product description: Noritake cups are a real collector's item. These two cups and saucers have a classic feel to them with black an gold paintings and a mistletoe-ish pattern. The e...

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20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Il Duomo Che Non C'è, Six Contemporary Decorated Coffee Cups with Plates
Il Duomo Che Non C'è, Six Contemporary Decorated Coffee Cups with Plates

Il Duomo Che Non C'è, Six Contemporary Decorated Coffee Cups with Plates

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

From the encounter between the historical archives of the Duomo di Milano and the imagery of Grand Tour by Vito Nesta, this unique collections of porcelains and fabrics were born. “Il Duomo...

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2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

CERRO Sugar & Cream Set, Black Horn & Alpaca Silver
CERRO Sugar & Cream Set, Black Horn & Alpaca Silver

CERRO Sugar & Cream Set, Black Horn & Alpaca Silver

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

Not everything is organic in northern Argentinean hills. As we cast our eyes on the landscapes, we also find geometry that makes us travel with our imagination. Mini square, rectangu...

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2010s Argentine Organic Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

Lebanon, Coffee Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design
Lebanon, Coffee Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design

Lebanon, Coffee Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

In Lebanon collection a different landscape depicts the local coasts, ruins, and architecture in black and white, with a sophisticated rim decoration that showcases blueprints of tra...

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2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

1990s Postmodern Teapot Mikasa Millennium Helena Uglow
1990s Postmodern Teapot Mikasa Millennium Helena Uglow

1990s Postmodern Teapot Mikasa Millennium Helena Uglow

By Mikasa

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1990s Postmodern Teapot Mikasa Millennium Helena Uglow Japan 4.75 h x 8.75 w x 7.13 diameter Original vintage condition missing lid top Refer to images

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Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

La storia Infinita, Six Contemporary Decorated Tea Cups with Plates
La storia Infinita, Six Contemporary Decorated Tea Cups with Plates

La storia Infinita, Six Contemporary Decorated Tea Cups with Plates

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

From the encounter between the historical archives of the Duomo di Milano and the imagery of Grand Tour by Vito Nesta, this unique collections of porcelains and fabrics were born. “La storia Infinita” is a dedication to all that work of study and design of the various parts that make up the splendid cathedral, we find study details of the balustrades, statues, spiers and even maps from where the marble was extracted for the facade still some unique hand-painted postcards of the cathedral just finished. Buyers, through the purchase of these collections, will contribute to the restructuring of the spiers of the Duomo as part of the proceeds will be donated to the Veneranda Fabbrica for this purpose. Set of 6 tea cups and plates.

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2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Imari Landscape Teapot, 18th Century
Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Imari Landscape Teapot, 18th Century

Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Imari Landscape Teapot, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated teapot in imari palette. Kangxi period with landscape Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 18th century Emp...

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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Seltmann Edelstein Combina Scherzer Teasets
Seltmann Edelstein Combina Scherzer Teasets

Seltmann Edelstein Combina Scherzer Teasets

By Seltmann Weiden

Located in MAASTRICHT, LI

Product description: These 6 much decorated Bavarian teasets consist of a cup, saucer and dessert plate each. Each set has a different stamp on the back, one set is from Edelstein, o...

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Mid-20th Century German Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

English Measham Bargeware Blue Ribbon Teetotaler Temperance Motto Tea Kettle
English Measham Bargeware Blue Ribbon Teetotaler Temperance Motto Tea Kettle

English Measham Bargeware Blue Ribbon Teetotaler Temperance Motto Tea Kettle

By Barge Ware

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Measham – Bargeware Tea Kettle impressed with the Blue Ribbon Temperance motto, England, circa 1880. The Blue Ribbon Movement was active from 1880-1882 in Great Britain, Canada, and the United States. The ribbon badge was worn by those who took the pledge of abstinence from alcohol consumption, adopting the term teetotaler. The kettle has a dark brown treacle glaze with enameled, raised and molded floral and fruit applications. The main panel, seen on both sides of the kettle reads, “Sign the Pledge, Don the Blue” The notched lid is held securely in place for pouring. Measham Ware was decorated with floret appliqués and an impressed panel or banner personalized using a printer’s typeface. The pottery, also known as Rockingham or Motto Ware, was produced from the 1870’s by William Mason, a South Derbyshire potter. Often called ‘barge ware’ because it was extensively marketed through a shop on Measham High Street, located near the canal bridge...

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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Tea Sets

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Pottery

Marcel Giraud, Vallauris, France. Tea service for 5 persons, 1960/70s.
Marcel Giraud, Vallauris, France. Tea service for 5 persons, 1960/70s.

Marcel Giraud, Vallauris, France. Tea service for 5 persons, 1960/70s.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Marcel Giraud, Vallauris, France Tea service for 5 persons, 1960/70s. Tea set in glazed ceramic with a deep burgundy color and distinctive handles in gilded ceramic. Comprising teapo...

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1960s French Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Qianlong Chinese Porcelain Tea Bowl Antique, China, 19th Century
Qianlong Chinese Porcelain Tea Bowl Antique, China, 19th Century

Qianlong Chinese Porcelain Tea Bowl Antique, China, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Cantonese tea bowl and qianlong saucer Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 18th century Emperor: Kangxi (1661-1722), Yongzheng (172...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Midcentury Ceramic Plate with Bird by Richard Ginori, 1950s
Midcentury Ceramic Plate with Bird by Richard Ginori, 1950s

Midcentury Ceramic Plate with Bird by Richard Ginori, 1950s

By Richard Ginori

Located in Roma, IT

Midcentury Ceramic Plate realized by Richard Ginori manufacture in Italy in the mid-20th Century. Marked on rear. Very good condition.

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1950s Italian Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Carl Cohr Denmark Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Creamer & Sugar Bowl
Vintage Carl Cohr Denmark Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Creamer & Sugar Bowl

Vintage Carl Cohr Denmark Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Creamer & Sugar Bowl

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Carl Cohr Denmark Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Creamer & Sugar Bowl. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: Creamer: 1.75" H x 4" W x 2.75" D. Sugar Bowl: 1.75"H x 3....

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Pompei, Six Contemporary Decorated Tea Cups with Plates
Pompei, Six Contemporary Decorated Tea Cups with Plates

Pompei, Six Contemporary Decorated Tea Cups with Plates

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The porcelain collection Pompei by Grand Tour By Vito Nesta brings the Grottesche wall decoration back to life in a contemporary key. Ancient designs are taken and declined on the di...

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2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Silver-Plated Baroque-Style Coffee Pot, 1950s
Italian Silver-Plated Baroque-Style Coffee Pot, 1950s

Italian Silver-Plated Baroque-Style Coffee Pot, 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

Highly decorative Italian silver-plated coffee or chocolate pot featuring an elegant sculptural rococo-inspired silhouette with dramatic flowing fluted forms throughout the body. The...

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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Vintage Coffee Set by IMCO - 2 Cups, Saucers, 1 Mocha Pot, Golden Details, 1980s
Vintage Coffee Set by IMCO - 2 Cups, Saucers, 1 Mocha Pot, Golden Details, 1980s

Vintage Coffee Set by IMCO - 2 Cups, Saucers, 1 Mocha Pot, Golden Details, 1980s

Located in Montecalvoli, IT

Vintage coffee set by IMCO - 2 cups, saucers, 1 mocha pot, golden details - timeless design Italy 80s, table decoration, gift noble This vintage coffee set by IMCO from the 1980s co...

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20th Century Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

15pcs Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Set Pot Richly Decorated Marked Base, 19thC
15pcs Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Set Pot Richly Decorated Marked Base, 19thC

15pcs Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Set Pot Richly Decorated Marked Base, 19thC

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This is for 13pcs the Saucers, The Coffee Cup, The Coffeepot, The sugar Pot and Creamer & the plates! Unusual and very detailed pieces of porcelain with a satsuma style colouring. M...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Il Duomo Che Non C'è, Six Contemporary Decorated Tea Cups with Plates
Il Duomo Che Non C'è, Six Contemporary Decorated Tea Cups with Plates

Il Duomo Che Non C'è, Six Contemporary Decorated Tea Cups with Plates

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

From the encounter between the historical archives of the Duomo di Milano and the imagery of Grand Tour by Vito Nesta, this unique collections of porcelains and fabrics were born. “Il Duomo...

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2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Coffee Set made in bakelite and pewter
Art Deco Coffee Set made in bakelite and pewter

Art Deco Coffee Set made in bakelite and pewter

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960, we offer this Art Deco Coffee Set made in bakelite and pewter, fantastic patina.

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1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Pewter

Antique English Regency Swan Finial Silver Plated Tea Service Set - 3 Pcs
Antique English Regency Swan Finial Silver Plated Tea Service Set - 3 Pcs

Antique English Regency Swan Finial Silver Plated Tea Service Set - 3 Pcs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Regency Swan Finial Silver Plated Tea Service Set - 3 Pcs. Item features swan finials, remarkable floral repousse to handles, unmarked, very nice antique set, quality...

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Early 20th Century Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Green Porcelain Long Stem Cup, 9
Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Green Porcelain Long Stem Cup, 9

Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Green Porcelain Long Stem Cup, 9

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese Ko-Imari (old Imari) porcelain long stem cup, in bright red, blue and green colors and generous gold application that are characteristics o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

George III period sterling silver 'drum' teapot made in London in 1773
George III period sterling silver 'drum' teapot made in London in 1773

George III period sterling silver 'drum' teapot made in London in 1773

By Walter Brind

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1773 by Walter Brind, this handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Teapot, is 'Drum' shaped, and features an engraved vacant cartouche, and a wooden han...

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1770s English George III Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Roma, Coffee Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design
Roma, Coffee Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design

Roma, Coffee Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

La collezione Roma è un'ode alla magnificenza della città eterna. Sullo sfondo dei piatti che raffigurano serigrafie di alcuni dei luoghi più iconici della città - come il Pantheon e...

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2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Silver and enamels cloisonné tea strainer, Moscow, 1884.
Silver and enamels cloisonné tea strainer, Moscow, 1884.

Silver and enamels cloisonné tea strainer, Moscow, 1884.

Located in Milan, IT

Tea strainer with handle, in 84 Zolotnik silver, gilded and decorated with floral and geometric enamels, cloisonné in white, blue, purple and red. Moscow, Russia, 1884.

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Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Ceramic service signed Rometti , 1950s
Ceramic service signed Rometti , 1950s

Ceramic service signed Rometti , 1950s

By Rometti Ceramics 1

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

Ceramic service signed Rometti, Made in Italy, 1950s.  Vintage ceramic rosolio service from the 1950s. The ceramic service is hand-painted with silver details, signed by the famous M...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Modernist designer sterling silver teapot made in 1960
Modernist designer sterling silver teapot made in 1960

Modernist designer sterling silver teapot made in 1960

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1960, this very stylish, Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Teapot, features a hammered finish, a removable lid, and a wooden handle and finial. The tea...

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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Paris Porcelain Coffee Service in Charles X-Style
Paris Porcelain Coffee Service in Charles X-Style

Paris Porcelain Coffee Service in Charles X-Style

Located in Paris, FR

Paris porcelain coffee service in Charles X-style. Each of the 6 exquisite pieces features delicately hand painted cartouches with polychrome fl...

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19th Century French Charles X Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Six Paris Porcelain Angel Wing Cups
Set of Six Paris Porcelain Angel Wing Cups

Set of Six Paris Porcelain Angel Wing Cups

By Limoges

Located in New York, NY

Set of six Paris Porcelain angel wing cups. Vintage set of six large cups and saucers of classical baluster form with projecting winged handles; stamped Limoges under saucers perfec...

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Early 20th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Stelton Anniversary Edition Hot Water Pitcher and Teapot Set
Stelton Anniversary Edition Hot Water Pitcher and Teapot Set

Stelton Anniversary Edition Hot Water Pitcher and Teapot Set

By Arne Jacobsen, Stelton

Located in Philadelphia, PA

4 Piece Stelton Ware Set Designed by Arne Jacobsen. Teapot, Hot Water Pitcher and Tea Strainer sit upon an 11.5" Tray. All pieces are with their boxes and our from Anniversary Edit...

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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique, New and Vintage Tea Sets

Ready to serve high tea and brunch for your family and friends? Start with the right antique, new or vintage tea set.

Tea is a multicultural, multinational beverage and isn’t confined to any particular lifestyle or age group. It has humble beginnings, and one of its best-known origin stories places the first cups of tea in 2700 B.C. in China, where it was recognized for its medicinal properties. Jump ahead to 17th-century England, when Chinese tea began to arrive at ports in London. During the early 1800s, tea became widely affordable, and the concept of teatime took shape all over England. Today, more than 150 million people reportedly drink tea daily in the United States.

Early tea drinkers enjoyed their beverage in a bowl, and English potters eventually added a handle to the porcelain bowls so that burning your fingers became less of a teatime hazard. With the rise in the popularity of teatime, tea sets, also referred to as tea service, became a hot commodity.

During Queen Victoria’s reign, teakettles and coffeepots were added to tea services that were quite large — indeed, small baked goods were served with your drink back then, and a tea set could include many teacups and saucers, a milk pot and other accessories.

During the early 1920s, a sterling-silver full tea service and tray designed by Tiffany & Co. might include a hot-water kettle on a stand, a coffeepot, teapot, a creamer with a small lip spout, a waste bowl and a bowl for sugar, which the British were stirring into tea as early as the 18th century.

But you don’t have to limit your tea set to Victorian or Art Deco styles — shake up teatime with an artful contemporary service. If the bold porcelain cups and saucers by Italian brand Seletti are too unconventional for your otherwise subdued tea circle, find antique services on 1stDibs from Japan, France and other locales as well as vintage mid-century modern tea sets and neoclassical designs.